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Biodiesel -
http://www.biodiesel.org/resources/biodiesel_basics
Find answers to basic questions about this fuel, with links to additional fact sheets and documents just for kids, from the National Biodiesel Board.
Climate.org- a Project of the Climate Institute -
http://www.climate.org/topics/links/educational/index.shtml
This site provides material for teachers and students alike on the subject of climate change. It includes background information, games, cartoons, maps, images and other resources that can help enhance understanding of climate change. This site is divided into seven sections: kid sites, teen sites, higher education sites, cool sites, portal sites, useful graphics and tools and teacher sites.
Earth Smart Adventures – King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks -
http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/elementaryschool/documents/Earth_Smart_adventures.pdf
This site offers a free live assembly show for grades K-6; it will impress students and staff as they learn how everyday choices impact the earth. Students are taken through a fast-paced and interactive series of situations that demonstrate how advertising influences their choices, how those choices affect the environment and how positive choices help reduce waste.
EarthDay.gov -
http://www.earthday.gov
This site presents information on Earth Day, celebrated annually in April. Find activities for home, the classroom and work, as well as volunteer opportunities and a children's section. Includes links to government information on energy, recycling, green building, commuting and water conservation.
EcoKids -
http://www.ecokids.ca
EcoKids is an environmental program for youth who care about the planet. The site features games, activities, printable pages and information about wildlife, science, nature, energy and environmental issues. The site includes a discussion forum and materials for teachers and parents.
EEK! Recycling and Beyond – Environmental Education for Kids! -
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/earth/recycle/index.htm
This Wisconsin site has activity pages, stories, games and lots of information about recycling.
Energy Education Resources: Kindergarten through 12th Grade -
http://eia.doe.gov/bookshelf/eer/kiddietoc.html
This site provides students, educators and others with a list of generally available free or low-cost energy-related educational materials. Each entry includes the address, telephone number, and description of the organization and the energy-related materials available. The site is published by the National Energy Information Center.
Energy Kid’s Page (K-12) -
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids
The Energy Kid's Page comes from the Energy Information Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Energy. This is the government agency responsible for collecting and analyzing energy statistics and information. The site contains energy facts, games, classroom activities and an energy calculator.
Environmental Education for Kids -
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/earth/makeadifference.htm
This site highlights ways kids can make a difference when it comes to the environment.
Environmental Portal (Northwest Environmental Education Council) -
http://environmental-portal.net
This portal is a partnership of educators, businesses and government and nonprofit agencies that are passionate about the environment and are committed to providing students with information on how to integrate real-world learning about the environment into school curriculum. One of the partners is the Seattle Public Schools. The site is loaded with resources for students and teachers.
